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    Microbiology & Cell Science

    Microbiology & Cell Science

    MCB 6096 Innovation Project Management

    • Credits: 1
    • Prerequisites: none
    • When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer B
    • Syllabus: MCB 6096 Innovation Project Management 

    Description

    Empowers students with practical tools to manage innovation projects typical of life science research & development. Challenges and methodologies associated with developing objectives, preparing project plans, establishing metrics, defining responsibilities, as well as mitigating risks and dealing with uncertainties will be discussed. Skills for strategic prioritization, time management, meeting facilitation, and communication will be strengthened to promote an innovative culture.

    Course Goals

    After this course, the student will be able to:

    • Distinguish between different types of innovations and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, Waterfall)
    • Select and apply appropriate tools to manage innovation projects with structure and flexibility
    • Design a detailed project plan and tracking dashboard
    • Set objectives and priorities for a strategic project
    • Explain their innovation project to inspire technical and non-technical audiences
    • Conduct engaging and productive meetings to drive decisions and create an innovation culture with a diverse team
    • Implement a project plan and tracking dashboard in a project with iterations over time.

    At A Glance

    • Entirely online
    • Classes offered in spring, summer, and fall
    • No GRE requirement!

    Programs
    • MS in Microbiology & Cell Science with a concentration in Medical Microbiology & Biochemistry
    • MS in Microbiology & Cell Science with a concentration in the Microbiome in Health and Disease
    • Certificates in
      • Medical Microbiology
      • Microbiome in Health
      • Environmental Microbiology
      • Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist
    Tuition
    • $535.00 per credit hour plus fees
    Application Procedure
    1. Complete the Application Intent form
    2. Complete the Graduate Application
    3. Send your Transcripts
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    1355 Museum Dr. Gainesville, FL, 32611 Building 981 P.O. Box 110700 Gainesville, FL 32611-0180
    (352) 392-1906

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